SMILE SPOT Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, March 10, 2010, a trademark application was filed for SMILE SPOT with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SMILE SPOT trademark a serial number of 77955550. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - AFTER INTER-PARTES DECISION as of Thursday, June 16, 2011. The SMILE SPOT trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services, Personal and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Computer services, namely, creating an on-line community for registered users to participate in discussions, get feedback from their peers, form virtual communities, and engage in social networking; Computer services, namely, creating an on-line community for registered users to participate in discussions, get feedback from their peers, form virtual communities, and engage in social networking featuring social media and topics on jewelry and fashion accessories; Peer-to-browser photo sharing services, namely, providing a website featuring technology enabling users to upload, view, and download digital photos; Providing a web site featuring temporary use of non-downloadable software allowing web site users to upload on-line videos for sharing with others for entertainment purposes; Providing a web site that gives computer users the ability to upload, exchange and share photos, videos and video logs; Providing a website featuring technology that enables users to upload and share user-gen...

Internet based social networking, introduction, and dating services; Internet-based dating, social introduction and social networking services; Internet-based social networking services; On-line social networking services; Providing a social networking website for entertainment purposes
smile spot

General Information


Serial Number77955550
Word MarkSMILE SPOT
Filing DateWednesday, March 10, 2010
Status604 - ABANDONED - AFTER INTER-PARTES DECISION
Status DateThursday, June 16, 2011
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, October 5, 2010

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) yellow, sunburst orange, and black is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Disclaimer with Predetermined TextTHE DESIGN OF A SMILEY FACE
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the words "smile" and "spot". The word "smile" appears in the font Minya Nouvelle bold and the word "spot" appears in the font Cooper Standard with faux bold. The word "smile" appears above the word "spot". Each letter in the word "smile" appears in yellow at the top and slowly becomes darker so that the bottom of each letter is the color sunburst orange in a yellow to orange downward gradient. Each letter in the word "smile" is outlined in black. The word "spot" appears below the word "smile" and starts at the letter "i" in the word "smile". The letters "s", "p", and "t" in the word "spot" appear in faux bold in the color black. The letter "o" in the word "spot" appears as a smiley face and it appears in the yellow to orange downward gradient (as described above) with the eyes and mouth appearing in bold and in the color black. The letter "p" in the word "spot" overlaps the letter "o" slightly and the letter "o" overlaps the letter "t" slightly. The letter "e" in the word "smile" is tilted to the left and is overlapping the letter "o" (smiley face) in the word "spot". The letter "o" that appears as a smiley face has a shadow behind it.
Goods and ServicesComputer services, namely, creating an on-line community for registered users to participate in discussions, get feedback from their peers, form virtual communities, and engage in social networking; Computer services, namely, creating an on-line community for registered users to participate in discussions, get feedback from their peers, form virtual communities, and engage in social networking featuring social media and topics on jewelry and fashion accessories; Peer-to-browser photo sharing services, namely, providing a website featuring technology enabling users to upload, view, and download digital photos; Providing a web site featuring temporary use of non-downloadable software allowing web site users to upload on-line videos for sharing with others for entertainment purposes; Providing a web site that gives computer users the ability to upload, exchange and share photos, videos and video logs; Providing a website featuring technology that enables users to upload and share user-generated videos on a wide variety of topics and subjects; Providing a website that gives users the ability to create customized web pages featuring user-defined information; Providing a website that gives users the ability to create customized web pages featuring user-defined profiles
Goods and ServicesInternet based social networking, introduction, and dating services; Internet-based dating, social introduction and social networking services; Internet-based social networking services; On-line social networking services; Providing a social networking website for entertainment purposes

Classification Information


International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code8 - Abandoned
Class Status DateThursday, June 16, 2011
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code8 - Abandoned
Class Status DateThursday, June 16, 2011
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameNOT AVAILABLE
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type01 - Individual
AddressCalabasas, CA 91302

Party NameNOT AVAILABLE
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type01 - Individual
AddressCalabasas, CA 91302

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, June 16, 2011ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - INTER PARTES DECISION
Thursday, June 16, 2011ABANDONMENT - AFTER INTER PARTES DECISION
Thursday, June 16, 2011OPPOSITION TERMINATED NO. 999999
Thursday, June 16, 2011OPPOSITION SUSTAINED NO. 999999
Wednesday, February 2, 2011OPPOSITION INSTITUTED NO. 999999
Wednesday, November 3, 2010EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 5, 2010OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 5, 2010PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, August 27, 2010LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, August 27, 2010APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, August 27, 2010EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, August 27, 2010NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, August 27, 2010EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, August 27, 2010EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Monday, August 9, 2010PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Sunday, July 11, 2010WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Monday, June 28, 2010LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, June 28, 2010ASSIGNED TO LIE
Sunday, June 13, 2010APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Sunday, June 13, 2010ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, March 17, 2010NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Tuesday, March 16, 2010NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Saturday, March 13, 2010NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM